Thread: Tennis Elbow Cold Wrap while lifting?

Can anyone suggest a cold elbow wrap or a compression wrap that I can wear while lifting?

Is this a bad idea? I can't squish a tomato in my right hand at the moment. My elbow is garbage.

Any other brilliant ideas?


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Dammit am I going to have to start a "fuck tren" thread? Lol


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I've dealt with elbow tendinitis for years. Had to take 3 months off at one point since I couldn't do anything without terrible pain. These past 8 months I've finally be able to lift heavy again.

With that said, if you're unable to do simple tasks like turn a door knob, shake hands or squeeze a tomato without pain, then you need to take some time off. I know that's not what anyone wants to hear, but it's unfortunately the best action for tendinitis. If you're like me and most others you don't enjoy missing the gym. If you're going to train regardless, the best advice I can give you is.... If it hurts, STOP! Pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. If it hurts, stop immediately and try a different exercise that doesn't hurt. Stay away from any straight armed moments with free weights. Front lateral raises with palms face down were the worst for me and I still don't do them today. Mess with your hand placement and see if that helps.

Here's a couple things you need to do.
Rest
Water
Fish oil

The compression sleeves and tennis elbow harness work for some, but didn't do shit for me. McDavid makes a decent sleeve if you're looking. I wore one while I slept, but not sure if it helped or not. Ice, heat, massage and stretching didn't do much either. Time/rest, eliminating the movements that cause pain and cutting out dairy is what did it for me.

Remember, tendons and ligaments aren't oxygenated like muscles. It takes much longer for them to heal.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by One Hairy SOB

I've dealt with elbow tendinitis for years. Had to take 3 months off at one point since I couldn't do anything without terrible pain. These past 8 months I've finally be able to lift heavy again.

With that said, if you're unable to do simple tasks like turn a door knob, shake hands or squeeze a tomato without pain, then you need to take some time off. I know that's not what anyone wants to hear, but it's unfortunately the best action for tendinitis. If you're like me and most others you don't enjoy missing the gym. If you're going to train regardless, the best advice I can give you is.... If it hurts, STOP! Pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. If it hurts, stop immediately and try a different exercise that doesn't hurt. Stay away from any straight armed moments with free weights. Front lateral raises with palms face down were the worst for me and I still don't do them today. Mess with your hand placement and see if that helps.

Here's a couple things you need to do.
Rest
Water
Fish oil

The compression sleeves and tennis elbow harness work for some, but didn't do shit for me. McDavid makes a decent sleeve if you're looking. I wore one while I slept, but not sure if it helped or not. Ice, heat, massage and stretching didn't do much either. Time/rest, eliminating the movements that cause pain and cutting out dairy is what did it for me.

Remember, tendons and ligaments aren't oxygenated like muscles. It takes much longer for them to heal.

Good luck!

Thank you so much man. This is exactly what I was looking for when I started this thread.


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Originally Posted by Judgmentalist

Can anyone suggest a cold elbow wrap or a compression wrap that I can wear while lifting?

Is this a bad idea? I can't squish a tomato in my right hand at the moment. My elbow is garbage.

Any other brilliant ideas?


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I play tennis and I lift. I have had an epicondylitis for years now because I'm stubborn and refuse to listen to my body.

Believe me, your tennis elbow won't heal unless you stop working out for a while. Shockwave therapy and acupuncture will help but don't expect miracles.

Thanks all. I'm going to try everything suggested. Will a little Deca help with this?


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Originally Posted by Judgmentalist

Thanks all. I'm going to try everything suggested. Will a little Deca help with this?


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Meh. Even if it helps, it's only a band-aid and won't truly fix the problem.